laser vago sail trim problem

   [QUOTE=Granite]If you cant move the sheeting position to get the correct twist then moving the jib vertically up and down the forestay can have the same effect, you could experiment with different shackles at the bottom.

Granites right you cant adjust the fair lead position so the only way to alter your sheeting position is to change the sheeting angle through the height of the jib off the deck. As i remeber aftrer rigging about 8 fevas for our club is that the block at the top of the mast is connected by a length of rope try shortening the rope which will bring the height of the jib up off the deck therefore giving you a steeper sheeting angle effectively moving your fairleads back which should close you leach.
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gonzo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 30 Oct 05 Location: United Arab Emirates Online Status: Offline Posts: 236	Post Options Post Reply Quote gonzo Report Post Quote Reply Topic: laser vago sail trim problem Posted: 29 May 06 at 5:27pm
	[QUOTE=Granite]If you cant move the sheeting position to get the correct twist then moving the jib vertically up and down the forestay can have the same effect, you could experiment with different shackles at the bottom. Granites right you cant adjust the fair lead position so the only way to alter your sheeting position is to change the sheeting angle through the height of the jib off the deck. As i remeber aftrer rigging about 8 fevas for our club is that the block at the top of the mast is connected by a length of rope try shortening the rope which will bring the height of the jib up off the deck therefore giving you a steeper sheeting angle effectively moving your fairleads back which should close you leach. Have fun dont worry if you cant understand i cant wither but i know what i mean.
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Sumo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 10 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 144	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sumo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 06 at 2:06pm
	The Vago has been designed for a low rig tension, i.e. gust response with the untapered mast is provided by the low rig tension allowing the mast to move. Excessive rig tension will just cause the boat to bend, which is not good.

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 06 at 6:08pm
	Thinking a stage further, I can just imagine Laser's next claim being that the Vago's hull stiffness is advantageous. "Optimal gust response is ensured by dynamic flex in the hull..." Bendy-Boats, don't you just love 'em?